The village of Ein El Tineh is located in Lattakia, one of the poorest provinces of Syria. The high level of male migration here, has led to women becoming self-confident as independent economic actors. Here, between 2009-2011 two non-government women's organisations implemented a project of international cooperation - AIDOS, an Italian organisation and Firdos, a Syrian organisation. Through this project, village women had been assisted in enhancing their business and other livelihood skills.